How far is Lincolnshire, IL from Arlington Heights, IL?
The driving distance from Lincolnshire, IL to Arlington Heights, IL is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8 miles (12.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lincolnshire and Arlington Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincolnshire and Arlington Heights.
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Start on Londonderry Lane
553 ft · 26 sec · Londonderry Lane
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Turn right onto Riverwoods Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Riverwoods Road
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Turn right onto Portwine Road
2365 ft · 1 min · Portwine Road
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Turn right onto Deerfield Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Deerfield Road
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Turn left onto North Milwaukee Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Milwaukee Avenue
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Turn right onto North Wolf Road
1.3 km · 2 min · North Wolf Road
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Turn right onto West Dundee Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Dundee Road
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Turn left onto South Elmhurst Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Elmhurst Road
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Continue on North Elmhurst Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · North Elmhurst Road
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Turn right onto West Euclid Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · West Euclid Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Euclid Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincolnshire and Arlington Heights.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North Elmhurst Road
Continue on North Elmhurst Road
2.5 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lincolnshire and Mostly Sunny near Arlington Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lincolnshire to Arlington Heights?
The road trip is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wheeling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Lincolnshire and 7.2 miles from Arlington Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8 miles (12.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.73 one way or $3.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lincolnshire and Mostly Sunny near Arlington Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Wheeling
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wheeling.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lincolnshire and Arlington Heights. Straight-line distance: 7.94 mi (12.78 km).
#1 Lincolnshire
Village in Illinois, United States
| Population | 7,891 |
| Coordinates | 42.1900200, -87.9084000 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arlington Heights
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois
| Population | 75,101 |
| Coordinates | 42.0883600, -87.9806300 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Euclid Avenue (-87.980632, 42.088281)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.73 | $3.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.96 | $3.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.44 | $4.88 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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